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“WE PRINT GOOD STUFF ABOUT COFFEE.” FROM THE EDITORS

Journeys define us. They shape our ideas and perspectives, take us to new places, and remind
us of our own place in the world. Coffee, tea and ice cream are always great companions for a travel-
er, providing an enjoyable moment of respite and a chance to take a break from the hustle and bustle
of our destinations. From cramped plane cabins to bustling city streets and the quiet solitude of remote
trails, they can be a source of comfort. They can be a medium to connect with new people, cultures
and ideas. More than that, they are a way to connect with ourselves.
This issue of the magazine is dedicated to those on the road, and we’ve rounded up some great
stories from around the world for you.
Our cover story explores the modern-day Tower of Babel in specialty coffee: language barri-
ers. Working in specialty coffee is inextricably linked with being on the road and language shapes
how we communicate and interact with each other.
We also have interviews with city coffee guide creators and explore how such a guide is de-
signed and what it takes to make a successful one. As you flip the pages, you will find yourself in
Athens, where World of Coffee is taking place this June, and learn all about some of the best places
to grab a great cup. Then, we take a closer look at the stories of Binny Varghese and Dr. Robbie Fran-
cis Watene – two incredible individuals who took a different path to find their love for coffee.
Our Opinion contributors explore the possibilities that new flavors from coffee producing

Coffee t&i (China) Resources Australia countries offer, and delve into what it really takes to produce a coffee podcast. We hear how a no-
To keep updated about the coffee China Antony de Fina madic life and coffee go hand in hand, and explore the lives of those who have dedicated themselves
society, please follow us: Nicole Ou 15/136 Keys Rd, to a journey of discovery that revolves around coffee.
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Publisher China +61 0411 648 487 published book El Andariego: Relatos Cafeteros. Shedding a light on Colombia, and in particular the
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Managing Editor The contents of this publica- gender equality in the coffee industry.
Nicole Ou Singapore tion must not be reproduced Following Liaoqin’s narrative, you will get to know a beautiful tea plantation in the Wuyi Moun-
LIM SHI JING | Director in whole or in part without tain, and get a glimpse into how she includes tea in her life. While reading her article, we can all con-
CATCH THE WAVE INTERNA- written permission from the
Editor sider what we have lost in the process of growing up and the wisdom of returning to our true state.
Vasileia Fanarioti TIONAL CO PTE. LTD publisher. For any permission Last but definitely not least, we follow Jennifer Ng on the path that led her to travel the world
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Vasileia Fanarioti Being on the road might not always be easy, but it’s a journey that will open you up to new
Vietnam perspectives and ways of seeing the world. We hope this issue of the magazine will inspire you to take
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